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The addition of Brian Boyle should help, though. He proved that Tuesday when he screened the Red Wings goalie while P.K. Subban fired a puck into the net.

"We can trade our power play in for a team that has a better power play, but I'm sure they're not in the same spot we are in the standings," Subban said. "Every year, there's always something,

"If it's not the power play, it will be the penalty kill. If it's not the penalty kill or the power play, it will be injuries. If it's not that, it's scoring. If it's not that, it’s the defense. If it's not that, it's bounces. It will continue to get better."

Can Austin Watson return this season? They say indefinitely, but I'm not sure what that means. Does he get to practice with the team or is he off at some rehab place? How long do these things usually take?

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) reacts to scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 6, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) reacts to scoring the game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 6, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Jared Prall holds up his 9-month-old daughter Preslee Prall after Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 6, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) waits for gameplay to resume against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 6, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) reacts to scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 30, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) pounds Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) into the ice during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) falls to the ice as he reaches for a puck past Maple Leafs right wing Connor Brown (28) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

March 12, 2019: Ducks 3, Predators 2 -- Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates with center Ryan Johansen (92) his first power play goal of the game scored against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) battles Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Feb. 26, 2019: Blues 2, Predators 0 -- Nashville Predators' Colton Sissons attempts to control the puck against St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in St. Louis. Dilip Vishwanat, AP

Former Nashville Predators captain Mike FIsher (right) is joined by his son Isaiah Fisher (left) as he is honored prior to the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) looks to an official after being hit and crashing into Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrates his goal against the Canadiens during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) has a goal against the Blues waved off by officials during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Sunday Feb. 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Cody McLeod (55) gets into position against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Former Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo waits to be recognized before a game between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) takes a high stick from Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) as he shoots during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal during the second period against the Flyers at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators Ryan Hartman (38) and Ryan Johansen (92) congratulate right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) after his goal during the third period against the Flyers at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Washington Capitals defenseman Madison Bowey (22) attempts to control the puck as Nashville Predators right wing Miikka Salomaki (20) defends during the second period at Capital One Arena. Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, center, talks to players during a timeout in the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Rangers won 4-3. Mark Humphrey / AP

Dallas Stars left wing Blake Comeau, left, collides with Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Stars won 2-0. Mark Zaleski, AP

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) reacts to being called for a penalty by referee Dan O'Rourke (9) during the third period of their 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2018; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Nashville Predators celebrate a goal scored by defenseman Roman Josi (59) in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Marc DesRosiers, Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) watch the puck get past them on goal scored by Devils center Brian Boyle (11) tying the score late in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won in a shootout 2-1. Mark Zaleski/ For the Tennessean

New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) maneuvers the puck past Nashville Predators right wing Miikka Salomaki (20), during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Zaleski/ For the Tennessean

Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino (13) celebrates after a goal by Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (not pictured) during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) is unable to stop a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (not pictured) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

A shot from Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg lands in the net for a goal behind St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris, center, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Zaleski, AP

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

Nashville Predators center Rocco Grimaldi (23) jukes San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) during the third period to score during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) and center Rocco Grimaldi (23) celebrate after a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and center Ryan Johansen (92) react at the end of the game against the Dallas Stars during overtime at American Airlines Center. Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period against the Bruins at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators teammates congratulate right wing Ryan Hartman (38) after his first goal during the second period against the Golden Knights at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is congratulated after his second goal against the Golden Knights during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) congratulates left wing Filip Forsberg (9) after his third goal for a "hat trick" against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) is congratulated by teammates after his second goal against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) congratulates left wing Filip Forsberg (9) after his goal against the Oilers during the second period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

A Predators ice girl collects hats from the ice after Predators left wing Filip Forsberg scored three goals for a hat trick against the Oilers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, jumps to get out of the way of a shot by a teammate as New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) defends his net during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Newark, N.J. Julio Cortez / AP

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime. Julio Cortez / AP

Oct. 23: Sharks 5, Predators 4: Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) takes a drink during a break in the action during the second period against the Sharks at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators center Colton Sissons (10) fights for the puck against the boards with Sharks center Antti Suomela (40) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal against the Sharks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) gathers a puck as he protects the goal during the second period against the Sharks at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Oct. 13: Predators 5, Islanders 2: Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) reaches for the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/ AP

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) scores a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey, AP

The goal by Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) gets by Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) in the third period of the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) fights for the puck against New York Islanders center Tanner Fritz (11) and New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) during the first period at Barclays Center. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators' P.K. Subban (76) celebrates with Mattias Ekholm (14) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in New York. The Predators won 3-2. Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) skates back to his net after the Nashville Predators scored an empty net goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Adam Hunger / USA TODAY Sports